SuperBridge Summit 2024 to Convene 'Next Gen' Global Leaders for Economic Innovation

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and the SuperBridge Council have announced the second edition of the SuperBridge Summit 2024, to be held on 15-16 October 2024 at the One&Only One Za'abeel, Dubai. The summit will coincide with GITEX Global and aims to bring together future leaders of the global economy under one roof.

This year's theme, 'Innovate for Next Gen', will delve into five key topics shaping the future of the global economy: 'Economic Powerhouse', 'Technology and Industrial Transformation', 'Leadership and Human Equity', 'Life and Wellbeing', and 'Wealth and Investment'. The theme embodies a proactive approach to seeking solutions for urgent global challenges while highlighting the multi-dimensional aspects of economic forces, technology, leadership, wellbeing, and investment.

Following the success of last year's summit, which hosted 58 speakers, including ministers from countries like UAE, Egypt, and Pakistan, key speakers have expressed interest in returning. The inaugural summit saw over 400 chairpersons and CEOs and more than 2000 C-level attendees, overseeing a capital base of USD 3.5 trillion across 140 financial institutions. The event also featured representatives from the UAE Ministry of Economy and leading conglomerates such as Trip.com, Asset Management One (Japan), and the Beijing Academy of AI.

His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, and DWTC, stated, "Hosting the SuperBridge Summit 2024 underscores our strategic role as a global nexus for innovation and cross-regional investments. Our advanced financial infrastructure, commitment to cutting-edge technologies, and visionary leadership align seamlessly with the summit's focus on fostering the next generation of leaders. Dubai's dedication to economic diversification, high living standards, and thriving business environment make it the perfect destination to inspire and connect global innovators."

Vanessa Xu, Executive Chairman & CIO of VS Partners and co-founder of the SuperBridge Council, added, "We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the second edition of the SuperBridge Summit, which represents a visionary and bold initiative made possible through our collaboration with DWTC. The resounding success of last year's edition is a testament to the burgeoning economic prowess of the world's east and south. The summit serves as a hub for interdisciplinary and international partnerships, highlighting emerging talents poised to tackle global challenges directly."

The SuperBridge Summit is known to be a key enabler of positive economic impact. For example, Trip.com, the founding sponsor of last year's summit, inaugurated its Dubai office following the event and undertook major travel expansion initiatives. Additionally, a prototype and live demo of a tokenization platform called Project Diamond, from Coinbase Asset Management, was featured at the summit, sparking significant engagement. The platform is now live.

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